New York to Moscow
9h 43m The flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) covers 7,481 km (4,648 miles) and takes approximately 9h 43m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 34°, passing near 62.7° N, 30.6° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 13h 36m | 14h 01m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 35m | 10h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 19m | 8h 44m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 48m | 9h 13m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| JFK | SVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Sheremetyevo International Airport |
| City | New York | Moscow |
| Country | United States | Russia |
| ICAO | KJFK | UUEE |
| Coordinates | 40.6394, -73.7793 | 55.9769, 37.4112 |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 622 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Moscow?
A non-stop flight from New York (JFK) to Moscow (SVO) takes about 9h 43m. The great-circle distance is 7,481 km (4,648 miles, 4,039 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 34°.
How far is New York from Moscow?
7,481 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,648 miles or 4,039 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between JFK and SVO?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,481 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 43m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.